This unit covers the following topics: overview of the International Monetary System; foreign exchange markets, spot and future markets; swaps and options; arbitrage; covered and uncovered interest parity; exchange rate determination; forecasting exchange rate movements; exchange rate intervention; and the role of central banks.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | ECON6008 |
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Academic unit | Economics |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Prerequisites
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ECON5002 |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Denny Lie, denny.lie@sydney.edu.au |
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